The nearest major town is Bournemouth. Principal road access routes are the A338 from Ringwood and the A35 from Poole. Rail links with many major towns are very good. Once in Bournemouth, the Seafront Land Train service links all of Bournemouth's beach
Christchurch Tourist Information Centre
49 High Street
Christchurch
Tel: 01202 471780
Fax: 0 1202 - 476816
Email: Contact via email
Fisherman's Walk Beach, Bournemouth, Dorset |

The Chine Hotel
The Chine has two pools, an indoor play area and is close to the beach
The Sandbanks Hotel
The Sandbanks is situated on seven miles of award winning, golden sandy beach.
Shorefield Holidays Ltd
Five star holiday park with fantastic family-friendly facilities, close to the beach and the New Forest

Lulworth Castle
Discover this wonderful C17th Castle surrounded by extensive parkland.
A sand and shingle beach with safe clean waters
The beach is popular with families and provides clean and safe bathing. Activities on the water include windsurfing and canoeing and there is zoning to make sure everyone enjoys the water safely.
Beach facilities include disabled access, toilets (including disabled), refreshments and lifeguard cover during the summer months.
What's on offer...
- Sandy
- Toilets
- Disabled Access
- Cafe / Shop
- Lifeguards (min Jul & Aug)
- Dogs Allowed All Year (access may be restricted May to Sept)
- Dogs Allowed Oct - Mar
- Shingle
- Cliffs
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Disabled Visitor Facilities
Beach awards...
- Blue Flag Award [more info]
- Seaside Award [more info]
- Good Beach Guide Recommended [more info]
Bournemouth Borough Council
Bournemouth
Dorset
Tel: 01202 451781
